Sample Email Cover Letter

The sample email cover letter to follow can be modified to create your own email cover letter, by following the same format in the sample email cover letter below. 

The sample job application letter format to follow can be modified to create your own job application letter. You should then write a personalized job application letter for each job, company &  person you are applying to. It is in a simple & straight forward sample format. 

• An email cover letter is your sales pitch to the company you are applying to.  
• An email cover letter is not a summary of your resume and it doesn't replace a resume.
• The main objective of the email cover letter & resume is to get the employer interested in calling you for an interview.
• Each email cover letter or job application letter should be tailored for the position and company you are applying to.
• Check job application closing dates and always apply early. 
• An email cover letter should be a brief and simple one page email.
• Use Strong Action Verbs & phrases to describe yourself, your skills and your strengths.
• You can prepare a general email cover letter, which must be edited for each specific job.

   

Date: Mon, 10 October 2011

From: Michael Rogers [MRogers@personal email.com]

To: VictorSmith@company email.com

Subject line of email: Application for Sales Manager

Email message

Dear Mr. Smith

I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Manager that was advertised in today's XYZ.com. Per my enclosed resume, I have over 10 years of experience in sales.

"In this section of your email cover letter highlight information relevant to the description of the advertisement of the position that you are applying for. So, show the skills and expertise that you have that match the description of the job you are applying for. "

I have exceeded sales quotas in all my previous sales positions. I am confident I am the ideal candidate for the sales manager role at your company.

I am available to meet with you at a time that's convenient. Please call me or email me to set up a convenient time. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Your signature is not needed when sending an email cover letter or when applying online.

Your name.

Address
Email
Website (if applicable)
Home Phone
Cell Phone

If asked about your salary expectations, we suggest you add  in your email cover letter that your salary expectations are "negotiable". Be prepared for salary negotiations, see our salary negotiation example.

The above sample email cover letter is only a sample and you should write a personalized email cover letter for each job, company &  person you are applying to.